ChapterFour

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" You can stop the car" , Alex said, tapping out from his thoughts. " Hello miss, can you be my girlfriend?"Alex said passively, turning to Sarah who was still in shock from his words. Even Nathan was dumbfounded, " Sir", he turned from his driving seat Shhhh…shhhh…Alex signal to him with his index Not what you are thinking, miss, I need you to act like a girlfriend, just fake one month, just for one…month, he emphasized on the word one with his finger. My sister saw us together, and even that man already believed something was going on between you and I. What??, Sarah finally break out from silence What do you mean by fake girl..friend " Okay, do you want to be real? " " I am not even interested in either real or fake, do I look like one of those that have interest in you?", Sarah answered with a broken voice and teary eyes as she stepped out of the car. " Sir, why will you say that to her? Not that you have interest in her", Nathan asked Alex " I need a girlfriend before Sunday and that's all I could think of , just drive" . Hi sis, you aren't replying my messages and call - Andrew What's going on? Where are you?- Andrew Sarah kept staring at her phone as messages kept coming in from her younger brother. I am at your door, where are you? Sarah yes opened wider to the last message Door? What did he mean by door? " Now, you have decided to call back, I am at your house" , Andrew cut off the line before she protested. " Why will this guy decide to come at such a time like this, Sarah rushed towards a coming taxi In less than 20 minutes, she is home. " Why are you here?" " Why can't I be here, since you have decided not to pick my calls or return messages, I am here to check on you, I got worried when I saw James post, what's going on?", Andrew asked, staring at her eyes with his eyes full of worries for his sister. " You and James aren't together again, right, I knew that guy is not a good match, he is not plain" " Please just move your bag in, and mind you, I am fine, so get your stuff and leave early tomorrow, " she said as she entered the house. " Oh..oh..oh..you are fine? You aren't fine, see how scattered your house is, have you moved your room to the sitting room? I said I am fine, Andrew!!!, She screamed as her eyes full with tears, " Why are you just coming now?", She said and burst into tears as she narrated all the events that happened with James, Lisa and her. " Just know I will always be there for you, Sarah, you deserve another better man, that's the best way to pay and let those idiots regret it. " You are an amazing woman and not to be taken for granted. Have fun and look out for a better man ", Andrew concluded. " Better man?No better man exists, Andrew, I had always thought James is different from all these men they used to talked about at work, until reality happened. " If you give up , you let that i***t win, I don't trust gender though, but all I know is you deserve a better man and that man is out there ", Andrew said convincely. Stand first and go shower, let me clean up this place, we can conclude our talk later, Andrew said as he forced his sister up to her room. Sarah smiles, " My baby brother is now an adult, welcome to the HOOD", she said as she kept staring and smiling at her brother mature attitude. " I am always this mature sis, is you that didn't notice" The night was long , as Sarah kept thinking of how she can moved on " I can't continue being sad , I need a distraction from all these, or should I take break from work ", The thought of work, brought Alex words back to her mind. " Or should I ?, She shakes her head to wave away the thought. " You are a bit excited this morning", Andrew asked looking at the change expression, that's my sister, my sister is coming back. " And is that your good morning?" I have prepared your food with what I saw in the kitchen, I don't want to disturb your sleep. Food? You Cooked? " I can cook now, it has been long we see , don't doubt my cooking woman". " I hear you, mature man " Sarah checked through her notifications as they eat their food, suddenly she paused, a notification post from Cynthia. " Can't wait for this Sunday, party rocking time" " I guess I am the only one that is sad here", she said What??, Andrew asked as she saw her changed expression " Never mind, I am going to give this a try, I don't even care, fake or not, one month or not, I just need a distraction" " What are you talking about?" Andrew asked. Sir, what's your plan tomorrow is Sunday and… And what?, Alex cut in his words. What will you do, who are you planning to take to his birthday party? Should I make an arrangement with Rosy, she will always be willing to go " Don't even do that , or else you are ready to go with her without him, it's even better like that, you guys can represent me", Alex answered. Nathan stood speechless, as his phone beeped, " IS MR. ALEX OFFER STILL AVAILABLE? " - unsaved contact. His eyes widened with what he saw, he has sent a link to this person's contact last night and the answer he accepted wasn't this. " Sir, can you check this out" , he said as he gave the phone to him. " Perfect!, I knew I can't be wrong with my thinking ", he said holding his fists as someone that just won a battle. " Get her everything she needs, I will see you guys tomorrow at the party". Sarah was in hold , waiting for the response " Maybe he hasn't seen it yet, or he has gotten another option, these guys are always quick to get whatever and whoever they want", she thought. Suddenly her phone buzzed " YES, I WILL PICK YOU UP TOMORROW " Grandpa Williams house is full, all invited guests are present to celebrate the 70th birthday of Mr Williams. The lightning on the beautiful decorations make the event ground looks heavily and the media are present busy taking pictures of all renowned guests. " Grandpa, are you sure Alex will come, even if he comes I doubt if he will bring any woman, grandpa, I know you are looking forward to, but I don't want you to be disappointed, remember you health, Lisa said trying to console her grandpa ahead. " Argh…argh…what can I do without my sweet girl, how I wish your brother is as caring as you, it's time for you to go and marry. " Grandpa, no o , not time, I haven't seen yet , and I am not ready to leave you " " Can you remember your age, Li…sa "?, a knocked obstructed his words " Sir, it's time, everyone are expecting you downstairs " " Okay, I will be right there , " Mr Williams replied. " …Thank you everyone for coming, the MC continued, it's an honor to celebrate a great man of this time, join me as I welcome the cele…Brant" Everyone in applaud as he walked down to the stage with support from Lisa, as the lightning,, rays of light , flashes from camera falls on their faces. " Thank you everyone , I appreciate everyone present here. It's been a huge year, Mr Williams said as he looked around if someone is presence. " Grandpa that's him coming. He came with her, yes grandpa, look that side, she is with him again, Lisa said muttering words into his ears" Mr Williams paused to look at the direction Lisa pointed at, which got everyone in awe to look towards the direction, the camera did not stop , as they took the perfect picture of the only grandson of THE WILLIAMS, with the mysterious woman beside him. " Who is she?" , " She looks stunning and hot?" . " Damn…she is my type ". " I have never seen her before?". " Is she a celebrity?" " I don't think she is from this country ". " Sa..rah?? What is she doing with him?, Cynthia asked. …It has been a long and huge year, and I am ready t o step down" The sudden declaration of Mr. Williams got everyone's attention back to him. " I will be stepping down in a month's time to my only grandson, after his wedding to his girlfriend, " he concluded. What? Wedding? What?
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